Library Public Relations Supervisor

DEPARTMENT

Library

Description of Work

You are a natural organizer and storyteller, passionate about spreading the mission of the library and driving attendance at events, expanding donor and partner relationships, and increasing the importance of the library in the mind of the community.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and one year of experience in public relations or equivalent combination. Experience in a public library preferred. 

Essential Functions of the Job

  • You proudly act as a supervisor for library employees, including the selection, hiring, training, reviewing, coaching, and mentoring of staff. You work hard to ensure staff are competent in their roles as library employees and representatives of the City of Hastings.  
  • You are happy to be the go-to person for department issues as they arise, communicating priorities to staff and being the person in charge. You understand that when the pressure is on, we all work together, and you enjoy being part of the team – whether that means working on the floor or checking in materials after a holiday.
  • You have an eye for design and detail and can develop and implement a consistent public relations strategy for the library including all printed materials, web and social media outlets and electronic communications. This includes writing, designing, producing, and arranging for distribution of promotional materials for general and targeted markets including brochures, newsletters, flyers, bookmarks, posters, print ads, press releases, event materials and social media posts. 
  • You build effective relationships with media contacts and serve as a liaison between the media and library and City staff, including the Public Information Manager, coordinating interviews, talking points, advertising and other resources as needed to ensure consistency and accuracy in messaging. 
  • You are a champion of the library’s values and coordinate with other community organizations to ensure the library is represented throughout the community all year long.
  • You build and nurture partnerships throughout your community so you can guide your outreach team to deliver deeply impactful, targeted programming and services.
  • You lead and inspire a creative team to amplify the library’s voice, designing data-driven and inclusive campaigns that connect diverse communities to our vital resources, programs, and services.

See job description for more details.

HOURS

This is a FLSA exempt position; hours will include evenings and weekends.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT

None

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested individuals may apply online (link available at top of this page).

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1228 N Denver Ave
Hastings, NE 68901
402-462-3535

Deadline to apply:  5:00 p.m. CST, December 12, 2026

EOE/M/F/D/Drug & Alcohol Free Workplace/E-verify Participant
This position is subject to veteran's preference per Neb. statute 48-225 thru 48-227.